Best 5 Low Fat Lemon Tea Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our specially curated collection of low-fat lemon tea cake recipes. Refreshing and bursting with zesty citrus flavors, these delectable treats are a perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Each recipe caters to different dietary preferences and skill levels, ensuring an enjoyable baking experience for home cooks of all levels. From classic bundt cakes to moist muffins bursting with lemon zest, our selection offers a variety of textures and presentations to satisfy every palate. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these guilt-free delights, perfect for afternoon tea parties, picnics, or simply as a delightful snack.

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LEMON TEA CAKE



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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch-square pan. Cream the butter and sugar in a medium bowl until light and fluffy, using a hand mixer (about 3 minutes). Add the eggs one at a time while mixing, and then add the vanilla. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl. Add half the flour to the butter mixture and combine. Add the lemon juice and zest, mix, and add the remaining flour, mixing again to combine. Pour into the prepared pan. Bake until the cake springs back when lightly pressed, about 20 minutes.
  • For the glaze: Combine the confectioner's sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice and mix well. Mix until thoroughly incorporated. Pour over the cake.

LOW-FAT LEMON TEA CAKE



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A lovely low fat lemon tea cake with poppy seeds. My family loves this one so much that the gobble it down soo fast! Like in one day - especially my brother.

Provided by iPriscilla

Categories     Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1 egg
1/4 cup oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Steps:

  • Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Make a well in the middle, set aside.
  • Mix the rest of the ingredients together in another medium sized bowl; pour it in the middle of the dry ingredients, and stir JUST UNTIL IT IS MIXED TOGETHER. If you overstir it, it will become a tough piece of crap.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees and wait 2 minutes; grease a loaf pan(9x5x2 1/2 i think).
  • Bake for about 45 minutes, until the crust is brown and if you stick a toothpick inside it will come out clean.

MOIST LEMON TEA CAKES



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Whenever I serve these lovely bite-size glazed cakes, they get rave reviews...and I get requests for the recipe. Lemon and cream cheese make for a winning combination.-Charlene Crump, Montgomery, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 8-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2-1/4 cups sugar
6 large eggs
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3 cups all-purpose flour
GLAZE:
5-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons 2% milk
3-1/2 teaspoons lemon extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the lemon juice, extracts and lemon zest. Add flour; beat just until moistened., Fill greased miniature muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 325° for 10-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , In a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients. Dip tops of cakes into glaze; place on waxed paper to dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 38mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

LOW-FAT SUGAR-FREE LEMON CAKE



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Fluffy, moist, very low in fat and entirely sugar-free: this light lemon cake with yogurt is made for those who like to enjoy low-calorie!

Provided by Kathrin

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 egg whites (medium )
1 pinch salt
150 grams Greek yogurt 0.2% fat (e.g. from Fage)
80 milliliters freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
100 milliliters milk
25 grams melted butter (alternatively oil)
200 grams wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
grated lemon peel of one organic lemon
50 grams xylitol
50 grams erythritol
200 grams Greek yogurt 0.2% fat (e.g. from Fage)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon powdered sugar (or xylitol/erythritol, amount to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F/175°C. Line a small springform pan with baking paper or lightly grease and dust with flour. Beat the egg whites with the salt until stiff. Set aside.
  • Whisk together the yogurt, lemon juice, milk and melted butter. In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, lemon zest and sweetener. Add to the liquid ingredients and stir in briefly but vigorously. Finally, fold in the beaten egg whites.
  • Pour batter into the smooth out and bake the cake for 25-35 minutes. It will remain very light white. Let cool and spread with frosting. For this, mix yogurt with lemon juice and sweetener to taste.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 piece, Calories 165 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Sodium 133 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

LEMON TEA CAKE WITH HONEY GLAZE (LOW-FAT AND WHOLE-WHEAT)



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This luscious, lemony loaf cake goes together fast, travels well- you can pop it back in the loaf pan once it has cooled to protect it en route- and stays moist. No one will guess this moist, sweet cake with a bright citrus tang is low-fat and made entirely with whole-wheat flour. Feel free to double the recipe and freeze the second loaf for future take-along use. From the newspaper.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons lemon zest
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • To make batter:.
  • Beat sugar, oil, eggs, lemon juice and zest with an electric mixer for about 1 to 2 minutes, or until pale and thick.
  • Gradually pour in buttermilk, and beat until smooth.
  • Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Stir flour mixture into egg mixture with a wooden spoon.
  • Pour the batter into prepared loaf pans.
  • Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inverted in the center comes out clean.
  • To make glaze:.
  • Warm lemon juice, honey and sugar in small saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves.
  • Pierce top of hot cake all over with wooden skewer or toothpick.
  • Generously brush honey glaze over bread so it seeps into holes.
  • Cool 20 minutes in pan. Unmold, and cool on wire rack before wrapping in plastic wrap to store.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.1, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 31.8, Sodium 221.9, Carbohydrate 41.8, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 23, Protein 5.1

Tips:

  • Use low-fat ingredients: To keep the cake light and fluffy, use low-fat butter, milk, and yogurt.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake at the right temperature: The ideal temperature for baking this cake is 350°F (175°C). This will help ensure that the cake cooks evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving: This will help the cake set and make it easier to slice.
  • Serve the cake with fresh fruit or whipped cream: This will add a refreshing touch to the cake.

Conclusion:

This low-fat lemon tea cake is a delicious and healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth. It's perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dessert. With its light and fluffy texture, and bright lemon flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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